Hang in There
Wednesday, September 29
Hang in There
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you. Genesis 28:15
There is a feeling of power that comes over me as I read the verse for today – ‘Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go’. If that does not bring life to your spirit man I don’t know what else will. In Genesis 28 we find Jacob sleeping and in a dream God meets with him and encourages his spirit.
When the way is dark and you can’t see the path, it’s wonderful to have someone beside you who knows the way and can see ahead. It’s a great comfort to take their arm and hang on, knowing that you’re safe and can trust them to get you to your destination. So it is with the Lord – to hang on to His faithful promises, knowing He won’t let us go. He’s constantly with us and knows the road. He’s planned our destination and will hold us if our feet slip. He will speak comfortingly to us as we listen to His directions.
When change comes into our lives, it is comforting to know that God is there. God is an every present help through all seasons life. He’ll be there to bring us through and give us His promised peace of heart and mind. When unexpected situations arise, instead of letting go of our faith and floundering in distress, let’s hang on to the Lord, and He’ll bring us into His ‘resting place’.
Today, let His joy be the strength of our heart as we face that change.
‘Be strong! Be courageous! Do not be afraid of them. For the Lord your God will be with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you’ (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Prayer for today: Dearest Lord, I’m so grateful that I don’t have to walk alone, and Your constant love surrounds me. I can hang on to You because I know You’re holding me and will never let me go whatever happens, in Jesus’ name. Amen.